The ecosystem where
talent, innovation and knowledge
intersect
What is GOe?
GOe – Gastronomy Open Ecosystem will contribute through gastronomy to creating a delicious future by leveraging talent, knowledge, and innovation. It will work closely with institutions and companies to promote delicious, healthy, and sustainable eating.
GOe will be a global community of knowledge, innovation, and talent. It will bring together the research and innovation activities of the Technology Center, programs to promote innovation and support entrepreneurs, specialized master’s degrees and continuous education offerings, the organization of events, and the involvement of citizens in its various processes of research, innovation, and the promotion of a gastronomic culture.
GOe Tech Center
The research and innovative activity of GOe will be carried out through GOe Tech Center, Technological Center in Gastronomy, a space dedicated to innovation and research in the gastronomic sector. At GOe we promote transformative projects that redefine the future of gastronomy, combining knowledge and creativity to generate a positive impact. We focus on key areas such as health, sustainability, digitalization, sensory innovation and the development of new products, integrating new technologies and sustainable solutions that make a difference in the sector.
Training
A new generation of master’s programs designed to lead specialization and innovation in the future of food. GOe’s education will be delivered through the Faculty of Gastronomic Sciences at Basque Culinary Center, offering programs such as:
In GOe – Gastronomy Open Ecosystem, innovation, research and entrepreneurship come together to develop and boost the gastronomy of the future. Through local and international acceleration programs and global competitions that highlight visionary projects, we encourage the growth of startups and the advancement of the food and gastronomic sector.
On the Road!
Incubators
Accelerators
Open Challenges
Foodtech Fund
We provide access to expert mentorship, dedicated workspaces, funding opportunities, and a global network of collaboration. Have a project or an idea in foodtech? Ready to start your entrepreneurial journey? Get in touch with us at goe@bculinary.com
Advanced services
Open innovation and citizen science are fundamental pillars that foster joint creation and knowledge exchange.
Organization of Workshops and Innovation Workshops
GOe will be the setting for various events dedicated to innovation, entrepreneurship and science in the gastronomic sector, with an offer of congresses, workshops and conferences for professionals and citizens. For inquiries, please contact the department at: events@bculinary.com
Activities for citizens
Connect with citizens through formative initiatives that seek to sensitize and train gastronomy from the perspective of innovation and health.
Food education workshops
Open and tailor-made workshops
Global Network
GOe Global Network is an international alliance dedicated to transforming the future of the food sector through innovation and collaboration. It is an ecosystem that brings together chefs, entrepreneurs, scientists, and innovators from around the world to co-create, innovate, and develop groundbreaking solutions in gastronomy and food technology.
GIC Tokyo is an initiative aimed at fostering innovation and collaboration in the gastronomy sector. It seeks to attract and develop multidisciplinary talent by offering educational programs that train individuals from diverse fields—including entrepreneurs, chefs, scientists, and innovators—who are leading the way in gastronomy and food technology. Another fundamental goal is to promote synergies between companies through partnerships that lead to the co-creation of unique value propositions.
An innovative project designed by one of the leading architectural firms, BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group), that, from its sustainable vision, creates new spaces for connection and dialogue between the city and gastronomy, destined to become a new icon for the city.
Located in the Gros neighborhood, in the heart of Donostia-San Sebastián, it will become an international epicenter for science and innovation in the field of gastronomy. The space will host research, education, and entrepreneurship activities while offering new gathering points for the community, creating dynamic spaces for citizens.
